Sales Associate Paint/Plumb/Elec Full Time

Buchheit Inc; Herculaneum (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchheit Inc. is seeking a Retail Store Sales Associate in Herculaneum, MO. You will greet customers, share product knowledge, and assist with purchases while maintaining store displays and staying aware of trends and competition.

You will be expected to build long-term customer relationships, meet sales goals, and represent the store positively. The role requires flexibility, basic computer use, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly and outgoing personality.
• Strong work ethic and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Effective communication with customers, in-person and over the phone.
• Multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise.
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed.
• Answer customer questions promptly and with a friendly manner.
• Stock and recover merchandise.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.
• Ensure proper signage is in place throughout department.
• General use of computer to check prices and inventories.
• Assist with inventory preparation.
• Create special orders as needed.
• Maintain safety awareness in store environment.
• Handle customer complaints professionally.

Skills

Friendly personality

Strong work ethic

Basic computer skills

Flexible schedule

Effective communication

Multi-task

Problem-solving

Tools

Pallet jacks

Forklifts

POS system

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Herculaneum, MO, US

DEPARTMENT:

Retail Store

REPORTS TO:

Store Manager

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sales associates work closely with customers and provide them with product knowledge in terms of features, warranties, special discounts or deals, and any additional information about the product. They should maintain the visual appearance of the store by managing store displays and keep up with trends and competition. Retail sales associates are expected to create and maintain a long-term relationship with the customers in order to achieve sales goals and represent the store in a positive manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet customers, determine their needs/wants, and recommend merchandise
• Advise customers on utilization and care of merchandise, as needed.
• Answer any customer questions or concerns in a prompt and friendly manner
• Stock and recover merchandise
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts, as needed
• Ensure proper signage is in place throughout assigned department
• General use of computer to check prices and inventories
• Assist with inventory preparation
• Create special orders, as needed
• Safety awareness of anything in store that may be hazard to employees or customers
• Promptly handle any customer complaints, questions, or concerns in a professional and friendly manner
• Bring in carts from outside
• Additional duties, as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a friendly and outgoing personality
• Must possess strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to:
• Effectively communicate with customers, in-person and over the phone
• Multi-Task
• Maintain a pleasant and calm disposition under stress
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Demonstrate initiative and effective problem-solving skills within the scope of the position

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with a “legal” disability to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.